Unit 2 Reflection

In unit 2, I learned about atoms, and the other tiny molecules that make up the universe. It talked about how atoms make up things in our body, from a molecule to a protein and lipid. It talked about how enzymes speed up the process of cells, and how they can denature when the pH or temperature is not optimal. It talked about different types of carbohydrates, monosaccharides, polysaccharides, and disaccharides, and how the number of rings can determine the effectiveness of the sugar. It also also talked about the four big macromolecules, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. I understood the carbohydrates and the four types of sugar well, but didn’t understand the four structures of protein structure.  From this unit, I’ve learned more about what to eat if I want lasting energy, and the reason why milk spoils. I’ve also learned about the different types of sugar and how each one powers the body differently.I want to learn more about how molecules communicate with each other.